West Coast Shellfish Boil with paella on the Side at Esteban Restaurant in Monterey, California reposted by Ruth Paget

The Monterey County Weekly Online Community Calendar lists a West Coast Shellfish Boil with a side of Paella at the Esteban Restaurant in Monterey, California on Monday nights.

This looks like a good deal at $30 per person with free parking.

Details from the Monterey County Weekly’s online calendar follow:

https://www.montereycountynow.com/events/#/details/west-coast-shellfish-boil-mondays/18290444/2026-09-21T16

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Northern California Renaissance Faire is being held from September 20 - October 25, 2026 in Hollister, California reposted by Ruth Paget

The Northern California Renaissance Faire is Coming Up in September and October 2026 in Hollister, California!

The Northern California Renaissance Faire is being held from September 20 - October 25, 2026 in Hollister, California.

Information about the Renaissance Faire and ticket purchase details follow:

https://norcalrenfaire.com/

Have fun!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about Dan Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 1900+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Malaya Tea Room in Alameda, California offers Nice Afternoon Tea reposted by Ruth Paget

The Malaysia inspired Malaya tea room in Alameda, California offers a nice afternoon tea service.  Everything looks very appetizing and pretty generous.

The following TikTok video shows what Malaya offers:

 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTUKqWACC/

Pinkies up!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 190+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Shallow Pot Pasta Boiling Benefits by Ruth Paget

Shallow Pot Pasta Boiling Benefits by Ruth Paget

When I first saw Giada de Laurentis boil pasta in a shallow pot, I thought that was a very safe method.  

You lift cooked pasta out with tongs and can easily transfer it to a skillet of sauce next to it on the stove. You can let hot water cook before emptying the pot.

The following blog also states that cooking pasta this way saves energy and money as well:

https://www.tastingtable.com/1442548/boil-noodles-shallow-pan-time-saving-pasta-hack/

A little food for thought.

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 1900+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Coffee Shop Job Skills High School looks interesting reposted by Ruth Paget

This article in the Monterey County Weekly about a high school with a coffee shops job skills class in Seaside, California looks interesting:

https://www.montereycountynow.com/people/831/central-coast-high-school-s-student-run-coffee-shop-teaches-practical-skills-in-a-real/article_b23fb2c4-ac07-40d2-8d03-8068deb23c8b.html#tncms-source=mosaic

A lot of coffee shop seem to be offering food options in addition to diners and fast food chains that make them a growth industry.

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games such as Vienna, Matcha, and Ballotin

Educator Appreciation Night is October 2, 2026 at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco reposted by Ruth Paget

Educator Night complete with mahjong lessons is October 2, 2026 at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, California.

Details about attending follow on the link below as well as information about upcoming exhibitions:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_personal/1a0b6c05943f617a

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

$2.49 per pound for fresh pork loin at Raley’s Nob Hill reposted by Ruth Paget

$2.49 per pound for fresh pork loin at Raley’s Nob Hill in Salinas, California for Raley’s Members reposted by Ruth Paget

I received a digital coupon today for Raley’s Nob Hill members for ogress pork loin roast sold at $2.49 per pound for Raley’s members.

You can sign up for the membership app online or apply in the store.

A good recipe for roast pork loin is made with prunes like they make it in France’s Touraine region.

I have posted a recipe for roast pork loin with prunes below from the Pardon Your French website:

https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/braised-pork-loin-with-prunes-porc-aux-pruneaux/

The recipe is easy to put together.  I like to drink Sauvignon Blanc with this dish to offset the sweetness in the prunes.

This is a nice recipe for a personal chef to know how to make.

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Centet

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 1900+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

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